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What if they called an election and no one came out to vote? –Except Older Voters

Posted on September 11, 2009November 9, 2021 by CARP

In October 2008, only 59% of eligible voters turned out to rearrange the electoral deck chairs. From a high of 79% turnout in the Diefenbaker years, Canadian voter turnout has dropped steadily ever since.Read more

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